Plan Harmony

Itinerary
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Stop At: Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges, 300 Scenic Drive, Nihotupu, Piha, Auckland 0604 New Zealand

After pick up from your Auckland city centre hotel we have a short (30min) drive to the Arataki Visitor Centre – gateway to the coastal rainforest. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the rainforest back to the city and across to Auckland’s southern harbour. The visitors centre is also home to some traditional Maori carvings and your guide will talk about them and explain their significance for the area.Your eco-tour includes a guided walk in an area of original rainforest where ancient kauri trees tower over the unique trees and plants that have developed separately from the rest of the world for millions of years. Your experienced guide will explain about the local plants and animals as you stroll through the forest.

Stop At: Mercer Bay Loop, Log Race Road, Piha, Auckland 0772 New Zealand

After lunch walk the clifftop tracks with stunning views along the coast and out across the Tasman Sea.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Piha Beach, Piha, Auckland New Zealand

During the day we go to an awe-inspiring west coast beach where you can stroll along the soft black sand beach, watch the surf waves crashing in and feel the clear ocean breeze. This unique small group tour operator is a Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity and provides expert guided eco-tours in the greater Auckland region - a company delivering a quality product focusing on the natural and cultural heritage of the area. Winner of the Small Business Operator of the year for 2016 from the New Zealand Tourism Export Council

As well as keeping you entertained and informed, our guides will make sure you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and make sure there are lots of photo opportunities. We have been running tours in this area for over 34 years so you will be being looked after by the local experts.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kitekite Falls, Piha, Auckland New Zealand

Enjoy a walk up to Kitekite Falls at Piha - your guides will show you trees and hopefully birds, along the riverside path with beautiful trees leading up to the waterfall

Duration: 1 hour

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Local guide
• Light refreshments
• Picnic lunch
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

• Gratuities

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Moderate level of walking ability required.
• Please note: tour includes a minimum of 3x 1 hour walks, including stairs
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Not recommended for travelers who find stairs challenging
• Face masks provided for travelers
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.